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    IBM Thinkpad -> Now in Titanium

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by smilepak, Sep 21, 2005.

  1. smilepak

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    smilepak, Sep 21, 2005
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    yup, but you'll have to pay at least $1,999 to get a config with that lid.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Sep 21, 2005
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    So is the "normal" finish the same Magnesium stuff as the T series? Or is more like the plastic R...

    I wonder how scratchproof is Titanium.
     
    Michael1980, Sep 21, 2005
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    If it really is pure titanium and not some bastard alloy...it would be near scratch proof.

    But it is probably an alloy...machining/casting pure titanium is a pain in the butt and titanium is expensive. So it depends on what the titanium is alloyed with, etc.

    At any rate...the cover will be light and probably at least as scratch resistant as the magnesium alloy case part(s).
     
    laytonbaker, Sep 22, 2005
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  5. Henry Su

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    Hmm...that's weird, because in the spec sheet, doesn't it mention that the titanium version is actually heavier?
     
    Henry Su, Sep 23, 2005
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    Well, the titanium cover should go on top of the magnesium cover, so of course it'll be heavier.
     
    Trippytiger, Sep 23, 2005
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  7. Henry Su

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    Oh no wonder, haha.
     
    Henry Su, Sep 23, 2005
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